What are Optometrists (Eye Doctors)?
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice.Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system....show more

Optometrists (Eye Doctors) in Texas

There are a total of 5730 Optometrists (Eye Doctors) and eye care professionals in Texas. 5119 of these professionals are Optometrists (Eye Doctors) making it one of the most popular specialties in Texas. The top three most practiced specialties in Texas include Optometrist (Eye Doctor), Optician and Corneal and Contact Lens Management with 5119, 301 and 191 profesionals practicing each.